Partner Agency Opportunities
Don’t see the opportunity you are looking for at Lydia’s House?
Consider our partners in ending domestic violence.
The organizations listed below only represent a small portion of advocates that are working to end domestic violence in St. Louis.
Safe Connections
Volunteer Coordinator: Katie Flesher
Phone Number: (314) 314.646.7500
Volunteer Opportunities: Short and long-term, training required
Mission: The oldest and largest locally-founded agency serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence in the St. Louis region, Safe Connections is the only agency providing integrated counseling and support services for women who have been victimized by domestic violence, sexual assault, rape and/or childhood sexual abuse.
More Information: http://www.safeconnections.org/AboutUs.aspx
Haven of Grace
Their Mission: As a ministry of faith, our mission is to empower young, pregnant women to overcome homelessness and to achieve stability. With expectations of accountability, we provide a nurturing home, educational programs and long-term support for mother and child. The Haven of Grace strives to instill hope, dignity and the pride of independence, one family at a time.
*Volunteers must attend orientation and complete a background check. Haven of Grace cannot help fulfill court appointed volunteer requirements.
Volunteer Coordinator: Allison Zeller
Phone: (314) 621-6507
Email: azeller@havenofgracestl.org
Volunteer Opportunities: Short and long-term, training required
http://www.havenofgracestl.org/
Kathy J. Wienman Shelter
Volunteer Coordinator: Daphne, Community services Coordinator
Phone Number: (314) 737-1506
Email: daphne@kathyweinman.org
Volunteer Opportunities: Short and Long term, training required
Mission: To enhance the quality of life for women and their children who have experienced the trauma of domestic violence. Working together with individuals, families and our community to break the cycle of violence, we provide safety, encouragement, support, and education through an array of comprehensive services.
More Information: http://ww5.stlouisco.com/dhs/kjweinmanshelter.html
The Women’s Safe House
Volunteer Coordinator: Carla Falasco
Phone: 314.772.4535
Email: volunteer@twsh.org
Volunteer Opportunities: Short-term and Long-term, training required. Short term opportunities take place Monday – Friday, 4 to 6 pm. Activities include, but are not limited to: facilities, gardening, maintenance and repairs.
Mission: to provide safe shelter and support services to battered women and their dependent children and to empower women to make informed choices about their futures. — All services are free and confidential.
More Information: http://www.twsh.org/index.html
Alive: Alternatives to Living in Violent Environments
For additional information: Request the volunteer coordinator
Phone: (314) 993-7080
Email: jgadsky@alivestl.org
Volunteer Opportunities: Mostly long term, training required
Mission: ALIVE’s mission is to provide counseling, emergency sanctuary and other critical services to adults and children impacted by domestic abuse, as well as to increase awareness in order to create a supportive community. ALIVE’s vision is to end domestic abuse, restoring safety and peace one family at a time.
More Information: http://www.alivestl.org/
You can complete a volunteer application online at: http://www.alivestl.org/volunteers.html
St. Martha’s Hall
Volunteer Coordinator: Jacqueline Tapper
Phone Number: (314) 533-1313
Volunteer Opportunities: Long term (1 – 2 semester commitment), training required to work in the shelter
Mission: Our mission is to help battered women and their children break the cycle of violence in their lives.
More Information: http://www.saintmarthas.org/about.html
RAVEN – Batter’s intervention and community education
To request an application call the front office at: 314.289.8000
Email: leave contact information on main website
Volunteer Opportunities: Short term and long term opportunities available, but extensive training is required for all volunteers.
Mission: To foster peaceful relationships, families and communities by increasing self-awareness, challenging abuse and control, teaching alternative behaviors, and promoting personal responsibility.
More Information: http://www.ravenstl.org/
YWCA Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)
Volunteer Coordinator:
Phone: 314-531-1115
Email: info@ywcastlouis.org
Volunteer Opportunities: SART provides immediate, in-person, 24-hour crisis intervention to survivors of sexual assault. All volunteers participate in 40 hours of training over a six-week period.
Mission: YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
More Information: http://www.ywca.org/site/pp.asp?c=8eIFLNMzC&b=62590
Legal Advocates for Abused Women
Send a resume to: Volunteer Coordinator
Address: P.O. Box 63249
St. Louis, MO 63163
Phone: 314.664.6699
Email: laaw@sbcglobal.net
Volunteer Opportunities: Long term, training required
Mission: Legal Advocates for Abused Women (LAAW) is a not-for-profit domestic violence organization dedicated to helping victims of abuse in times of crisis.
LAAW is the only domestic violence organization in the greater St. Louis area that partners with law enforcement and criminal & civil court systems to break the cycle of violence at the earliest possible stage. LAAW provides crisis intervention and support, legal information and advocacy, safety planning and legal and social service referrals for victims of abuse (primarily low income women and their children) who have been battered, stalked, or harassed.
More Information: http://www.laawstl.org/AboutLAAW.html
